It seems like every NFL team wants to trade down in this draft. There really should be more that want to trade up.

Want proof? Just look at the past two drafts.

The Atlanta Falcons, two years after trading five picks to Cleveland to select Julio Jones, are reaping the rewards of an explosive Pro Bowl wide receiver.

The Washington Redskins, just one year after trading four picks to St. Louis to select Robert Griffin III, can beam about how quickly he delivered as a franchise quarterback, leading them to the playoffs as the league’s top rookie.

Before Jones joined the ranks of the league’s elite wideouts last season, Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff strongly backed his team’s big 2011 move in an interview at the 2012 NFL Combine.

“We will never look back on our move as being one that was overly expensive,” Dimitroff said. “It was something that we deemed was right for the organization at the time.”

The Falcons and Redskins had that in common—they found the time ripe to get a special talent and weren’t worried about what they gave up. The impact of Jones and Griffin on two reigning NFC division champions since has been obvious.

To pull off such a power move, a la Dimitroff and Mike Shanahan, it requires a decision-maker with the right combination of cojones and confidence to fill in personnel elsewhere. It also doesn't hurt to have a little something extra to package in the deal.

Although there are no quarterbacks worth trading up for in 2013, here's a looking at some first-round prospects who are:

Dee Milliner, CB, Alabama. Milliner is the clear-cut top cover corner in the class, and with Detroit Lions needing such secondary help, there's a chance he could be gone by No. 5 overall. His position is a big need for several other teams, and even with some strong talent in the next tier (Xavier Rhodes, Desmond Trufant, Johnthan Banks), Milliner has star potential worth pursuing.

Three teams to watch: 49ers, Buccaneers, Colts. San Francisco fits the bill of a trade-up team—an aggressive win-now contender that is loaded with 13 draft picks to go after someone it really wants. Milliner would be a huge asset for a rebuilt secondary. The Bucs (at No. 13 now) need to consider a move up for Milliner if their pursuit of Darrelle Revis falls through. The Colts have taken a close look at Milliner during the predraft process but know they will need to jump well above No. 24 to get him.

Lane Johnson, OT, Oklahoma. Johnson has the designation of being the consensus No. 3 athletic left tackle prospect behind Texas A&M's Luke Joeckel and Central Michigan's Eric Fisher. Because there’s a big drop-off after him—the next tackle on the board, D.J. Fluker, is better suited for right tackle—Johnson will be in demand for LT-hungry teams. Although Florida State's Menelik Watson has been a hot late first-round name, he's not nearly as polished and experienced as Johnson.

Three teams to watch: Dolphins, Chargers, Cowboys. The Arizona Cardinals at No. 7 are the first strong potential landing spot for Johnson. It's no secret, however, that Miami's personnel folks like Johnson as a potential replacement for Jake Long and are in striking position to move up from No. 12 to get him. The Chargers are in the same market after the Jared Gaither disaster and have a leg up with pick No. 11. Jerry Jones isn’t afraid to pursue somebody he’s enamored with—see last year’s move up for Morris Claiborne—and after the Cowboys' recent big investment in Tony Romo, Johnson would be quite a coup to protect him.

Tavon Austin, WR, West Virginia. Austin has emerged as the best wide receiver prospect in the class. His speed and open-field pop are rare qualities, and that makes him the ultimate trade-up target.

Three teams to watch: 49ers, Rams, Ravens. The Bills, at No. 8, didn't shy away from declaring Austin someone they really like in a pre-draft press conference. As we all know, if they don't have genuine interest in taking him that high, they are really trying to create interest so they can move down. The 49ers know the value of loading up on firepower, especially in the NFC, and can push for the luxury of bringing Austin into the mix. The Rams, with picks No. 16 and No. 22, have the means to make it work to land Austin as a difference-making playmaker a few picks higher. The Ravens (No. 32) sent Anquan Boldin to the 49ers, and could use a slot star to help Joe Flacco right away. The team that wants Austin will at least need to make sure to jump ahead of the Carolina Panthers at No. 14 to make it happen.

Barkevious Mingo, OLB, LSU. After Oregon's Dion Jordan and BYU's Ezekiel Ansah are off the board early, Mingo is the next best edge pass rusher who carries heavy appeal for 3-4 teams—several of which are transitioning to the scheme this season. There's some boom-or-bust with Mingo, but at this point, he carries less risk than a similar versatile SEC talent, Georgia's Jarvis Jones.

Three teams to watch: Jets, Saints, Steelers. The Jets hope Mingo will still be available when they pick No. 9 but could get a lot more nervous if Jordan and Ansah go in the top five. If they don't want Jones as an alternative, look for a swift move up for Mingo. The Saints, sitting at No. 15, are very familiar with Mingo from his days starring down the road at Baton Rouge, and can't expect to stay put and get him. It sets up an interesting Rex Ryan vs. Rob Ryan scenario for Mingo. The Steelers are more of a long shot to rise from No. 17, but there's no doubt they want to rebuild Dick LeBeau's aggressive scheme with dynamic players of Mingo's ilk.

Tyler Eifert, TE, Notre Dame. Eifert plays another hot position—a physical, athletic, pass-catching tight end who can create mismatches against linebackers and safeties alike. The value of such a player has never been higher, and scouts see the all-around talents of Eifert to be a few notches ahead of the No. 2 option, Stanford's Zach Ertz.

Three teams to watch: Falcons, 49ers, Seahawks. The Eifert radar should begin with the Steelers at No. 17 and be sizzling by the time the Bears are ready to go on the clock at No. 20. Playoff powers Green Bay and Houston (No. 26 and No. 27) would need to give him strong consideration if he falls. The Falcons may seem out of the tight end market because of Tony Gonzalez's return but could go ahead and add a worthy successor here by trading up from No. 30. The 49ers, right behind them at No. 31, can dream about pairing Eifert with Vernon Davis to further diversify their offense. The Seahawks no longer hold a first-round pick because of their trade for former Vikings wideout Percy Harvin, but they have been in attack mode all offseason to add the missing pieces for a Super Bowl run. A young pass-catching tight end such as Eifert would be quite a plus for Russell Wilson.